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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a terror attack in Australia, 250 community members gathered in Ashland for a Grand Menorah Lighting on Dec. 14, demonstrating unity. A Grants Menorah Lighting took place on Dec. 15, and a Medford event is set today at 4 p.m. with speakers, music, food and added security. KDRV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that closed Highway 229 near Siletz, forcing Southern Oregon travelers onto longer detours that add mileage + fuel costs while state officials assess slope stability for repairs. The Grants Pass Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season is underway, but without a pre-season base price, fishermen and processors face uncertainty that could ripple through local restaurants, distributors, and coastal-adjacent communities—raising market concerns and affecting seasonal costs. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Consumers report that grocery delivery and pickup services in Southern Oregon struggle to meet quality standards as produce often arrives bruised or overripe — households lose both time and money when errors force additional shopping trips. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 7,000 residents in Jackson and Josephine counties must meet new federal work requirements to keep SNAP benefits after waivers expired on Dec. 1, and officials urge affected individuals to contact ODHS immediately to confirm exemptions — many already qualify for disability or veteran status. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Congress approved the Secure Rural Schools Act renewal to fund rural schools, roads, and wildfire prevention, with retroactive funding extending through next September. Senator Merkley said the renewed act prevents supply and staff shortages (bipartisan support underpinned the decision). KOBI-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local trees display bright green mistletoe clusters this holiday season — a parasitic plant that draws water and nutrients — and residents may pick it to help manage infestations. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Alfie is a 6-year-old dog weighing 33 pounds at the Josephine County Animal Shelter — he is offered with no adoption fee to help him find a loving home. The shelter invites interested adopters to call 541 474 5458 to schedule a visit. The Grants Pass Tribune
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